ZCC Begins New Chapter With Fresh Leadership

ZCC Begins New Chapter With Fresh Leadership

Local   August 27, 2026

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has entered a new chapter following its 48th Biennial General Assembly, which was held from 21 to 24 July 2026.

The elective Assembly brought together members of the ecumenical movement for a period of reflection, renewal and the election of a new leadership team tasked with guiding the organisation in the coming years.

At the centre of the new leadership is the ZCC Presidium, led by Bishop Kenneth Sibanda of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe (ELCZ) Central Diocese as President. Bishop Gift Kudakwashe Machinga of the United Methodist Church was elected Vice President.

The new leadership structure also includes the National Women’s, Men’s and Youth Executives, representing the different constituencies within the church body.

The ZCC has now released its 48th General Assembly Bulletin, documenting key developments, reflections and highlights from the gathering while introducing the leadership entrusted with steering the council into its next phase.

The publication provides an opportunity for members of the ecumenical community and the wider public to follow the outcomes of the Assembly and learn more about the new leadership.

The ZCC described the Assembly as an important moment for renewal as the organisation seeks to strengthen its contribution to the ecumenical movement.

The bulletin is available for readers who wish to explore the proceedings and meet the new leadership of the ZCC.

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Churches Pay Tribute To Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Presiding Bishop's Wife

Churches Pay Tribute To Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Presiding Bishop's Wife

Local   August 26, 2026

 

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has expressed its deep sorrow following the death of Mrs Adelaide Sithole, extending condolences to her family, the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe and the broader Christian community.

In a message of condolence, the ZCC conveyed its sympathies to Revd Simbarashe Sithole and the entire Sithole family during their time of bereavement.

The council said it was praying for the family to receive strength and comfort as they come to terms with the loss of their loved one.

"May the God of all comfort grant the family strength, grace and peace during this difficult time," the council said.

The ZCC also joined the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe and the wider ecumenical family in mourning Mrs Sithole, describing the period as one of profound grief.

"May her soul rest in eternal peace and rise in glory," the council said.

Dorcas Moyo Album Launch Set For October 31

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Entertainment   August 25, 2026

 

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Entertainment   August 24, 2026

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United Methodist Church Donates Relief Supplies to Support Zimbabweans Returning from South Africa

United Methodist Church Donates Relief Supplies to Support Zimbabweans Returning from South Africa

Local   August 22, 2026

 

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has received a donation of food and non-food items from the United Methodist Church, aimed at bolstering ongoing support for Zimbabwean citizens returning home from South Africa.

The consignment was formally handed over at a ceremony held in Harare, with ZCC officials receiving the donation on behalf of the organisation.

Through this initiative, ZCC continues to work alongside Government efforts to ensure a safe and dignified return and reintegration process for citizens coming back from South Africa.

Since the crisis began in June 2026, ZCC has provided direct assistance—both independently and through its network of member churches—including food, personal hygiene supplies, transport fare to final destinations, healthcare support, psychosocial counselling, and spiritual care to those in need. This work is carried out in close coordination with multisectoral Government teams under the Civil Protection Department, particularly at the Beitbridge port of entry and other temporary waiting centres set up nationwide.

ZCC expressed deep appreciation to the United Methodist Church for heeding the call and standing in solidarity with returning citizens, describing the donation as a powerful example of the Church's mission extending beyond the pulpit—putting faith into action to preserve dignity, ensure safety, and offer hope during times of crisis.

Churches Mourn Passing of Sekuru Malachi Ruwona

Churches Mourn Passing of Sekuru Malachi Ruwona

Local   August 21, 2026

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has joined the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland and the Ruwona family in mourning the death of Sekuru Malachi Ruwona, the father of Bishop Eric Ruwona, a member of the ZCC Supervisory Council.

As the family and church community gather for the Requiem Mass in Rusape today, ZCC General Secretary Rev Wilfred Dimingu is standing in solidarity with the bereaved family and the wider Christian community.

Rev Dimingu has conveyed condolences to the Ruwona family, offering prayers, Christian comfort and ecumenical solidarity during the difficult period of loss.

The ZCC said it was praying for strength and comfort for all those affected by the death of Sekuru Ruwona.

"May God grant comfort and strength to the family and all who mourn, and may Sekuru Malachi Ruwona's soul rest in eternal peace," the council said.

The church also drew comfort from the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:4: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Members of the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland, the CPCA Anglican Council of Zimbabwe, ZimGospel Masters Radio and Magazine, The United Methodist Church Masvingo District and United Theological College Zimbabwe joined in expressing their condolences.

ZCC Pays Tribute To Bishop Eric Ruwona's Father

ZCC Pays Tribute To Bishop Eric Ruwona's Father

Local   August 20, 2026

 

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) joins the family and the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland  in mourning the passing of Sekuru Malachi Ruwona, father to Bishop Eric Ruwona, ZCC Supervisory Council member.

As the Requiem Mass is held today, ZCC General Secretary, Rev Wilfred Dimingu, joins the Ruwona family, together with the wider Church community, in  Rusape sharing in their grief and offering Christian comfort, ecumenical solidarity and hope in this time of bereavement.

May God grant comfort and strength to the family and all who mourn, and may Sekuru Malachi Ruwona’s soul rest in eternal peace.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4

Anglican Diocese of Manicaland, CPCA Anglican Council of Zimbabwe ZimGospel Masters Radio And Magazine The United Methodist Church Masvingo District

United Theological College Zimbabwe

Source: Zimbabwe Council of Churches 

THEME: YOUR PAST DOES NOT HAVE THE FINAL WORD.

THEME: YOUR PAST DOES NOT HAVE THE FINAL WORD.

Daily teaching   August 19, 2026

 

Scripture: “So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife… and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.” (Ruth 4:13)

Ruth’s story is a powerful testimony of how the grace of God can locate a person in the most unlikely circumstances. Ruth was a Moabite woman, from a people viewed by Israel as outsiders and excluded from the assembly of the Lord because of their origin. Yet Ruth’s life was also marked by personal tragedy. She lost her husband, her father-in-law, and her husband’s brother, and she was left without a child or obvious future.

Many people today carry stories that resemble Ruth’s. Some have broken beginnings, painful family histories, failed relationships, bereavements, rejection, financial struggles, or circumstances they never chose. Sometimes life seems to close every door just when hope begins to rise.

But Ruth teaches us that your origin does not determine your destination when God’s grace is upon your life.

Grace located Ruth in a field belonging to Boaz. The woman who could have remained an outsider became the wife of a respected man in Judah. More remarkably, she became part of the lineage of King David and ultimately the earthly lineage of Jesus Christ.

What people considered a limitation, God turned into a testimony. Beloved, do not allow your past to convince you that your future is finished. When the grace of God locates you, rejection can become acceptance, loss can become restoration, and obscurity can become significance.

Your story is not over. Grace is still writing it.

To God be the glory 

Rev B Chinhara